Sony Handycam HDR-CX500 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video Reviews
Sony CX500 vs Canon HFS10 Specification
| Specification | Sony HDR-CX500 | Canon VIXIA HFS10 |
| Resolution | 12 megapixel still image capture | 8.59 Megapixel |
| Optical Zoom | 12X | 10x |
| Flash Memory | 32 GB of internal flash memory | 32 GB internal flash memory |
| LCD | 3-inch wide touch panel LCD | 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD |
| Optical Sensor | Exmor R CMOS | Full HD CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.88 inch | 1/2.6 inch |
| Recording Format | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro | SD,SDHC |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches | 5.4 x 2.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Weight | 1 pounds | 1 pounds |
| Price | $944.95 | $999.00 |
Specification Compare of Sony CX500 and CX520
| Specification | Sony HDR-CX500 | Sony HDR-CX520 |
| Resolution | 12 megapixel still image capture | 12 megapixel still image capture |
| Optical Zoom | 12X | 12X |
| Flash Memory | 32 GB of internal flash memory | 64 GB of internal flash memory |
| LCD | 3-inch wide touch panel LCD | 3-inch wide touch panel LCD |
| Optical Sensor | Exmor R CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.88 inch | 1/2.88 inch |
| Recording Format | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro | Memory Stick Pro |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches | 5.4 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches |
| Weight | 1 pounds | 1 pounds |
| Price | $944.95 | $1,099.00 |
Sony Handycam HDR-CX500 Reviews

Record 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12 megapixel still images directly to 32GB of internal flash memory with Sony Handycam HDR-CX500, the built-in GPS receiver lets you Geo-tag your videos and photos.
Sony HDR-CX500 includes advanced 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for excellent low light. Face Detection technology and Smile Shutter technology make capturing smiles and faces easier than ever and dimensions 5.4 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches.
You can record video directly to either the internal 32GB flash memory or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media and even share your videos and photos with family and friends on your compatible HDTV.